Extracellular Vesicles: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editor
Interests: viurs infection; extracellular vesicles; virus-host interactions; immune responses; immune sensors
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Dear Colleagues,
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as critical players in intercellular communication, serving as vehicles for the transfer of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolites between cells. These membrane-bound structures, ranging from 30 to 5000 nm, are released by both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells under normal physiological conditions as well as during disease states. Their roles are rapidly being recognized in a wide array of biological processes, including immune modulation, cellular homeostasis, and tissue regeneration, as well as in the progression of pathological conditions such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmunity, and infectious diseases.
In recent years, the field of EV research has rapidly advanced, uncovering novel insights into how these vesicles contribute to disease pathology, serve as biomarkers, and even act as potential therapeutic targets and delivery systems. These discoveries highlight the tremendous potential of EVs to revolutionize diagnostics and treatment strategies across various medical fields.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that explore the multifaceted roles of extracellular vesicles in health and disease.
We welcome both original research and review articles that offer novel perspectives on the impact of EVs across different physiological and pathological landscapes.
Prof. Dr. Jung-Hyun Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- extracellular vesicles
- intercellular communications
- biomarkers
- drug delivery systems
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